Guidebook for El Sobrante

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Guidebook for El Sobrante

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very close great for bbq picnics.
27 locals recommend
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
27 locals recommend
very close great for bbq picnics.
there is a working antique merry go round, a steam train ride thru a redwood grove golf course and a ridge hiking trail with amazing views of the bay.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
495 locals recommend
there is a working antique merry go round, a steam train ride thru a redwood grove golf course and a ridge hiking trail with amazing views of the bay.
kayaking and fishing and picnicing
19 locals recommend
San Pablo Reservoir
7301 San Pablo Dam Rd
19 locals recommend
kayaking and fishing and picnicing
2,300 acre parkland with trails that range from shoreline to forest.
20 locals recommend
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
5551 Giant Hwy
20 locals recommend
2,300 acre parkland with trails that range from shoreline to forest.
Hands on science. Amazing views. great cafe.
65 locals recommend
Lawrence Hall of Science
65 locals recommend
Hands on science. Amazing views. great cafe.
250 varieties of roses. Tennis courts too.
140 locals recommend
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid Ave
140 locals recommend
250 varieties of roses. Tennis courts too.
The coutry's largest reptile store…..bizzare and totally cool.
14 locals recommend
East Bay Vivarium
1827 Fifth St
14 locals recommend
The coutry's largest reptile store…..bizzare and totally cool.
very crowded….for a reason….huge selection of fresh and unusual produce.
371 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
371 locals recommend
very crowded….for a reason….huge selection of fresh and unusual produce.
Oldie time splendor…watch sunset from the deck at Paragon Restaurant & Bar.
41 locals recommend
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel Rd
41 locals recommend
Oldie time splendor…watch sunset from the deck at Paragon Restaurant & Bar.
A teasure trove of disguarded stuff…fun for steam punk projects or to add a strange object to your apartment.
22 locals recommend
Urban Ore
900 Murray St
22 locals recommend
A teasure trove of disguarded stuff…fun for steam punk projects or to add a strange object to your apartment.
A small but high quality Saturday farmer's market.
15 locals recommend
South Kensington Club
42 Harrington Rd
15 locals recommend
A small but high quality Saturday farmer's market.
Lots to do and see in this waterfront town. A great waterfront, fun restaurants, a glass blowing studio and some historic sites.
36 locals recommend
Benicia
36 locals recommend
Lots to do and see in this waterfront town. A great waterfront, fun restaurants, a glass blowing studio and some historic sites.
Crockett is a fun town…the C&H Sugar factory made the town…now it is at the foot of the Carquines bridge and has funky restaurants and shops. Be sure to have lunch at Nantucket down under the bridge.
6 locals recommend
Crockett
6 locals recommend
Crockett is a fun town…the C&H Sugar factory made the town…now it is at the foot of the Carquines bridge and has funky restaurants and shops. Be sure to have lunch at Nantucket down under the bridge.
135 acres…huge roller coaster, Marine World and Marine World Africa.
132 locals recommend
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds Dr
132 locals recommend
135 acres…huge roller coaster, Marine World and Marine World Africa.
Trip to SF…on a Ferry that is not too crowded.
69 locals recommend
Vallejo Ferry station
289 Mare Island Way
69 locals recommend
Trip to SF…on a Ferry that is not too crowded.
Sort of like walking thru a ghost town…lots of buildings left over from when the Navy was here….sort of a treasure hunt …not a tourist thing so you are free to walk about the cabin on your own.
32 locals recommend
Mare Island Museum
1100 Railroad Ave
32 locals recommend
Sort of like walking thru a ghost town…lots of buildings left over from when the Navy was here….sort of a treasure hunt …not a tourist thing so you are free to walk about the cabin on your own.
expensive but fun way to tour the wine country…..
115 locals recommend
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry St
115 locals recommend
expensive but fun way to tour the wine country…..
you have to get up early before the thermals…but wow is it worth it….
12 locals recommend
Napa Valley Balloons, Inc.
4086 Byway E
12 locals recommend
you have to get up early before the thermals…but wow is it worth it….
Bowling . Low key no stress bowling for fun
6 locals recommend
AMF Pinole Valley Lanes
1580 Pinole Valley Rd
6 locals recommend
Bowling . Low key no stress bowling for fun
Very well maintained. Used by those with a brief case in one hand and climbing equipment in the other.
7 locals recommend
Bridges Rock Gym
5635 San Diego St
7 locals recommend
Very well maintained. Used by those with a brief case in one hand and climbing equipment in the other.
Largest public telescope in the US. Planetarium…with a State of the art full dome digital projection system. You can also spend the night under the stars. 510-336-7300.
122 locals recommend
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd
122 locals recommend
Largest public telescope in the US. Planetarium…with a State of the art full dome digital projection system. You can also spend the night under the stars. 510-336-7300.
Video game museum
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment
921 Broadway
Video game museum
World Class Zoo. Take the skytram.
163 locals recommend
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd
163 locals recommend
World Class Zoo. Take the skytram.
World Class Stunning Architecture.
23 locals recommend
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison St
23 locals recommend
World Class Stunning Architecture.
One of the countries largest China towns. Lots of restaurants and groceries lots of stores where you buy souvenirs. Go for dim sum at the Legendary Palace or Shan Dong or Tao Yuen Pastry.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
551 locals recommend
One of the countries largest China towns. Lots of restaurants and groceries lots of stores where you buy souvenirs. Go for dim sum at the Legendary Palace or Shan Dong or Tao Yuen Pastry.
Fire arts, glass blowing, neon, black smithing, you name it at this huge art facility. Call ahead for a tour or take a class.
28 locals recommend
The Crucible
1260 7th St
28 locals recommend
Fire arts, glass blowing, neon, black smithing, you name it at this huge art facility. Call ahead for a tour or take a class.
See a live show or movie at this deco masterpiece restored theater. Dress up a bit.
120 locals recommend
Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
120 locals recommend
See a live show or movie at this deco masterpiece restored theater. Dress up a bit.
Catach an independent film at the iconic Grand Lake Theater..bonus points if you"re showing is in the "Egypt Room" or you go on Wurlitzer night.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 locals recommend
Catach an independent film at the iconic Grand Lake Theater..bonus points if you"re showing is in the "Egypt Room" or you go on Wurlitzer night.
See top quality exhibits and enjoy Off the Grid each friday….food trucks.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
547 locals recommend
See top quality exhibits and enjoy Off the Grid each friday….food trucks.
8 acres 6,000 rose bushes of all varieties. Bloom season is late april thru October. 510-238-3187
66 locals recommend
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean St
66 locals recommend
8 acres 6,000 rose bushes of all varieties. Bloom season is late april thru October. 510-238-3187
Cruise in an authentic Italian gondola…or rent your own peddle boat.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
Cruise in an authentic Italian gondola…or rent your own peddle boat.
Retro arcade games.
18 locals recommend
High Scores Arcade
1414 Park St
18 locals recommend
Retro arcade games.

Food Scene

A nice walk down the hill.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut St
512 locals recommend
A nice walk down the hill.
order a mango lassi and a dosa…a two foot long soft-crispy crepe….It is a hole in the wall with very good indian food.
101 locals recommend
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia St
101 locals recommend
order a mango lassi and a dosa…a two foot long soft-crispy crepe….It is a hole in the wall with very good indian food.
On a warmish night eat out on the deck and watch sunset…and view of water and Carquinez bridge…they have outdoor heaters…so even a cool night if special.
73 locals recommend
The Dead Fish
20050 San Pablo Ave
73 locals recommend
On a warmish night eat out on the deck and watch sunset…and view of water and Carquinez bridge…they have outdoor heaters…so even a cool night if special.
Port Costa is a secret little place…way off the beaten trail….go to the Wharehouse for lobster and to see the full size stuffed polar bear…you get the idea.
13 locals recommend
Warehouse Cafe
5 Canyon Lake Dr
13 locals recommend
Port Costa is a secret little place…way off the beaten trail….go to the Wharehouse for lobster and to see the full size stuffed polar bear…you get the idea.
in the old ford motor plant comples in Richmond…amazing food…..was an old boiler room. They have roller derby some nights next door.
28 locals recommend
Assemble Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way S
28 locals recommend
in the old ford motor plant comples in Richmond…amazing food…..was an old boiler room. They have roller derby some nights next door.
Gourmet food court…try the duck tacos or the sit at the oyster bar. And the three sister's ice cream….mmmmm
169 locals recommend
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st St
169 locals recommend
Gourmet food court…try the duck tacos or the sit at the oyster bar. And the three sister's ice cream….mmmmm
Iconic Seafood restaurant with views .
45 locals recommend
Skates on the Bay
100 Seawall Dr
45 locals recommend
Iconic Seafood restaurant with views .
Try teh tea leaf salad.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
458 locals recommend
Try teh tea leaf salad.

Shopping

Old school records and CDs …lots of rare and cool music…and people who know about it. Pre Pandora….it was this way.
272 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood Blvd
272 locals recommend
Old school records and CDs …lots of rare and cool music…and people who know about it. Pre Pandora….it was this way.
Nerd out at this magaize stand.
15 locals recommend
Issues
4198 Piedmont Ave
15 locals recommend
Nerd out at this magaize stand.

Arts & Culture

An iconic place well respected for live music and excellent food.
136 locals recommend
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
136 locals recommend
An iconic place well respected for live music and excellent food.